Bourbon Barrel Barleywine - Central Waters Brewing Company

TK5150

Maine

4.13/5  rDev -4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

2011 Vintage.

A- Pours a nice opaque burgundy color with a small beige head. Leaves some nice lacing on the glass. Looks just like a barleywine should.

S- A nice shot of caramel, vanilla, barrel, and alcohol. The caramel and vanilla show nicely.

T- A big shot of caramel and bourbon hit me first. Loads of raisin and dark fruits appear after...grapes as well. The flavors come in waves. Lingering bitterness.

M- Full bodied, with a surprisingly spritzy carbonation.

O- A very nice barleywine; recommended. Would like to have this again.

Serving type: bottle

09-21-2011 19:54:06 | More by TK5150

BeerGut4Life

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev -18.6%

06-17-2013 03:12:04 | More by BeerGut4Life

GJ40

North Carolina

4.01/5  rDev -6.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Sampled from a 12ox bottle. Thanks Surge1311! This is a big, boozy beer. In fact it might be a bourbon with a hit of beer. The aroma is strong bourbon. The flavor follows with a rich malt backbone. This beer is flavorful and intense. I think the bourbon dominates too much but it's a fantastic beer that leaves you with a lot to think about.

Serving type: bottle

06-16-2013 03:39:56 | More by GJ40

JSBILK

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

06-16-2013 00:18:38 | More by JSBILK

bigaltemple

Colorado

4.2/5  rDev -2.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

12oz. 2013 Vintage

Pours a dark amber with ruby highlights at edges. Mild, 1/4", tan head disappears immediately leaving only a thin collar. Some spotty lacing.

No mistaking this has seen a barrel. First impression is all bourbon with heavy vanilla and oak notes. Caramel malts and dark brown sugar start to sneak past. Very light earthy hops bitterness is buried in there as well.

Very boozy. Barrel is quite prominent in each sip. Lots of oak. Some caramel and vanilla sweetness mingle with the alcohol. Very low on bitterness. Drinks like a full bodied brew, but seems just a touch thin to me. Very dry finish. Definite sipper.

Thought it was very good. Wouldn't mind having more to open every few months to note any mellowing/changes.

Serving type: bottle

06-14-2013 03:33:19 | More by bigaltemple

tbeq00

California

5/5  rDev +16.3%

06-13-2013 16:19:01 | More by tbeq00

ComRock12

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

06-13-2013 12:47:54 | More by ComRock12

MarkyMOD

Colorado

4/5  rDev -7%

06-13-2013 01:21:01 | More by MarkyMOD

JoninVT

New Hampshire

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

06-11-2013 01:19:49 | More by JoninVT

jarrgal

North Dakota

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

06-10-2013 11:47:16 | More by jarrgal

Curt1

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -7%

06-10-2013 02:10:50 | More by Curt1

vicsju1991

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

06-09-2013 19:16:40 | More by vicsju1991

Phillyz

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

06-09-2013 07:32:52 | More by Phillyz

outoffocus

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

06-08-2013 15:14:21 | More by outoffocus

Mscarpen

Tennessee

5/5  rDev +16.3%

06-08-2013 12:46:10 | More by Mscarpen

zrab11

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

06-07-2013 17:55:48 | More by zrab11

kustard

Illinois

4/5  rDev -7%

06-06-2013 19:51:04 | More by kustard

Matthewpakula

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +10.5%

06-06-2013 18:30:09 | More by Matthewpakula

savagepm

Colorado

4.75/5  rDev +10.5%

06-06-2013 01:08:02 | More by savagepm

Rau71

California

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

06-04-2013 15:01:49 | More by Rau71

blkcld

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

06-04-2013 04:39:31 | More by blkcld

DrZeus10

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

06-03-2013 23:12:19 | More by DrZeus10

weonfire

Illinois

4.28/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

2013 Vintage.

A - Amber/Burgundy, finger of cream head- dissaptes quickly into a small ring around rim. small lines of carbonation rising. small amount of light is barely visible at bottom of glass - mostly opaque.

S - Bourbon, vanilla, oak, sweet carmel, aged fruits

T - Sweet bourbon, vanilla, toffee, carmel, oak. finish is a somewhat boozy taste, bitter hop is real low (2/10)

M - excellent carbonation, froth level is very good, high viscosity

O - Very good. Enjoyed very much. Yes, very sweet and a bit boozy at times - but it is 11.5 ABV. flavors are excellent. Bourbon/vanilla/oakiness are very drinkable. nose bursts with awesomeness.

Serving type: bottle

06-03-2013 22:38:25 | More by weonfire

smartassboiler

Illinois

4/5  rDev -7%

06-02-2013 18:06:42 | More by smartassboiler

Anonymous1

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

06-01-2013 05:11:46 | More by Anonymous1